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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 432.22 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 432.22 and 192.04 is: 288.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 432.22 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/432.22 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 432.22 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 83,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,003.53/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.17

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